Psalm 121, a word for me this morning

Psalm 121, it’s a pretty short psalm, but like the rest of God’s word, it really packs a lot of meaning into a few words.  Every now and then I get a tad anxious about everything we will face once we leave the U.S.  Last night was one of those times.  I was anxious about adjusting to the Eastern/Thai culture.  I was almost more anxious about adjusting to the missionary culture and how to work well and connect with the people with whom we will be working.  We’ve been packing.  I’ve been trying to sort through what to bring and what to leave behind and what to sell or give away… so many details.

But this morning I awoke to psalm and an accompanying wave of peace:

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber;

indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life;

the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Here’s how I heard it:

I look up for help, I need help now and will need help.  Where does it come from?  From the Lord (of course).  He is the best source of help.  He made heaven and earth; there is nothing He can’t do.  He’s an expert on every subject and all resources are available to Him.

My God won’t let me slip; He won’t let go of my hand, but will hold me steady.  He will constantly watch over me at all times. I am not alone, nor will I ever be.

He is my shade (I looked this up.  Apparently, this is a middle eastern expression for protection from oppression (‘cause heat is oppressive)).  I have protection against spiritual oppression! 

The sun will not harm me by day (I will not die or faint from the heat-nor anything else in Thailand; it will be great!), nor the moon by night. 

The Lord will watch over my life and keep me from harm both now and forever more.

God’s promises are so amazing and His Word just has a way of speaking into my life in just the right way at the right time. 

I’d love to how God’s Word is speaking to you.  When you read this Psalm, how does it speak into your situation?  Is there another verse or promise from God’s Word that has been given to you lately? Can’t think of anything right now?  Go dig into His Word and listen and get back to me 😉  

Have a wonderful week resting in His promises.